Equus caballus

1. Exercise has no effect on maximal heart rate in E. caballus.

   “Training did not alter HRmax in any age group (P>0.05)”

   Animalssubmaximal exercise (approx 60% HRmax) 30 min/day, 3-4 days/week12 weeksfemalesn = 18

   Effects of ageing and training on maximal heart rate and VO2max

   Equine veterinary journal. Supplement·1 Sep 2002

2. Exercise improves VO2max in E. caballus.

   “Training did not alter HRmax in any age group (P>0.05) but did cause increases in VO2max, OPmax and VVO2max for all groups (P<0.05).”

   Animalssubmaximal exercise (approx 60% HRmax) 30 min/day, 3-4 days/week12 weeksfemalesn = 18

   Effects of ageing and training on maximal heart rate and VO2max

   Equine veterinary journal. Supplement·1 Sep 2002

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